Tom Cooper

Tom Cooper is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Curriculum, affiliated with the YuMi Deadly Centre. His work focuses on mathematics education, Indigenous pedagogy, and STEM curriculum design. He has extensively published on culturally responsive teaching, professional development frameworks, and educational equity.

His research emphasizes integrating Indigenous perspectives into STEM education and accelerating learning for disadvantaged students. Notable projects include the YuMi Deadly Maths program, a large-scale initiative to improve mathematics outcomes for Indigenous and low-SES students.

Cooper has authored over 120 publications, including reports on teacher training, vocational education, and culturally effective pedagogy. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for structural curricular reforms and community engagement in education.